Class I Recall for Hillrom Volara System
Baxter International Inc has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the Hillrom Volara System (home care) over a possible risk of oxygen desaturation or barotrauma.
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FDA Authorizes OTC Flowflex COVID-19 Home Test
The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for the Acon Laboratories Flowflex COVID-19 Home Test, an over-the-counter COVID-19 antigen test.
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NIV, BiPAP, CPAP? Why Terminology Matters
In hospital settings, the terms “NIV” and “BiPAP” are often used synonymously. However, when patients are being discharged to home care, the exact terminology used by physicians is essential in order to prescribe the precise therapy.
Survey: How Are You Staying Informed On COVID-19?
RT Magazine is gathering data on how the industry’s healthcare professionals are staying informed on COVID-19 and other medical news.
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Brightree Acquires Software Co SnapWorx to Boost CPAP Resupply Business
Brightree will acquire SnapWorx LLC, a software company that provides patient contact management and workflow optimization for the CPAP resupply market.
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Masimo Aquires NantHealth Connected Care Assets
Masimo has signed an agreement with NantHealth Inc to acquire the latter’s connected care assets for $47.25 million, cash.
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Remote Patient Monitoring: Post-discharge Management and Readmissions Prevention
Patient monitoring is critical to preventing respiratory events and ensuring positive patient outcomes in the hospital. But what role does remote monitoring play for these patients post-discharge?
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VOCSN’s New Multi-View Monitoring Function Debuts
Ventec Life Systems has revealed its VOCSN Multi-View monitoring solution, the first and only system to provide complete patient trending and monitoring for ventilator dependent patients across multiple respiratory therapies.
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GCE Healthcare Adds Connectivity to Zen-O lite Portable Oxygen Concentrator
GCE’s Clarity software uses cellular technology to transmit data such as oxygen purity, usage history, location and battery life.
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Fasenra Approved for Home Use
Benralizumab (Fasenra) has been approved for self-administration by patients and caregivers by the US FDA, according to AstraZeneca.
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‘Smart Shirt’ Accurately Monitored Patient Breathing
Researchers hope the Hexoskin smart shirt technology can allow physicians to monitor lung function and disease progression in COPD patients.
Read MoreOxygen Therapy and COPD Patient Mobility
Researchers examined the factors associated with low levels of physical activity in daily life (PADL) in patients with COPD and found a connection to oxygen therapy devices.
Read MoreRemoving the Gaps in Patient Monitoring from Hospital to Home
Despite innovation and process shifts, clinical realities like staff rotation, patient transport, and more can create gaps that affect clinicians’ ability to provide the highest quality care.
Read MoreAmerican Medical Association Releases 2020 CPT Code Set
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced the release of the 2020 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set containing identifiers and descriptors assigned to each medical, surgical, and diagnostic services available...
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Reducing Infants' Unnecessary Doctor Visits Starts with Mom
An online intervention with real-time information on locally circulating viruses may reduce mothers’ intentions to visit their primary care doctor to treat infants’ respiratory tract infections.
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